As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Elevator Operator in New Jersey is $48,694, equivalent to $23 per hour, $936 weekly, or $4,058 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Elevator Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Elevator Operator in New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $41,010 to $55,803. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,672) and 75th percentile ($52,415), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,803 per year. This $7,743 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Machine Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Jersey Elevator Operator often earn 9.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 nationwide for Elevator Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Elevator Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $41,010 NJ May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $44,672 NJ May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $48,694 NJ May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $52,415 NJ May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $55,803 NJ May 18, 2021
25% $44,672 10% $41,010 90% $55,803 75% $52,415 $48,694 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $50,497 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $51,390 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $51,435 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $50,452 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $52,195 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $50,497 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $49,737 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $50,139 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $51,435 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $50,497 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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  1. This Job:

    Elevator Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Machine Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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